precleanse

oil-busting emulsifyer

Deep-cleansing oil melts impurities and make-up from skin. As the first step in your Double Cleanse regimen, PreCleanse thoroughly melts away layers of excess sebum (oil), sunscreen, waterproof make-up, pollutants and products that build up on skin, allowing your prescribed Dermalogica Cleanser to penetrate even further for professional cleansing results.Learn More

precleanse

Deep-cleansing oil melts impurities and make-up from skin. Achieve ultra clean and healthy skin with the Double Cleanse regimen that begins with PreCleanse. Thoroughly melt away layers of excess sebum (oil), sunscreen, waterproof make-up, environmental pollutants and residual products that build-up on skin throughout the day with skin fortifying Kukui and Apricot oils. Add water to transform this hydrophilic (water-loving) formula into a milky emulsion that easily rinses debris from the skin's surface, allowing your prescribed Dermalogica Cleanser to penetrate even further for professional cleansing results. Formulated with conditioning Rice Bran and Vitamin E oils, this gentle blend can be used around the eye area to even remove waterproof mascara. Offers a deep cleansing ideal for even the most oily skin conditions. Formulated without artificial fragrances and colors.

benefits

Removes oils without clogging pores.

Conditioning essential fatty acids nourish skin.

Enables your prescribed Dermalogica Cleanser to work more efficiently.

how to use

Dispense into dry hands. Massage over dry face and eyes to dissolve surface oil and dirt. Concentrate on areas of congestion or stubborn debris. Wet hands and continue massaging to create a light, milky emulsion. Rinse with lukewarm water. Follow with prescribed Dermalogica Cleanser for professional cleansing results.

quick tip

For a professional level of clean, follow with your prescribed Dermalogica Cleanser.

Dermalogica is dedicated to maintaining the accuracy of the ingredient lists on this website. However, because ingredients are subject to change, we cannot guarantee that these lists are complete, up-to-date and/or error-free. For an accurate listing of ingredients in each product, please refer to your product packaging.

how it works

All Dermalogica products are made in the USA and are free of artificial fragrances, artificial colors, drying S.D. alcohol, and ingredients like Mineral Oil – all of which are known to exacerbate common skin concerns.
With cutting-edge formulas and powerful ingredients, you can be assured you’re giving your skin what it needs to be healthy, and stay healthy, for a lifetime.
Maximize your product results! Use Dermalogica products as prescribed by your Face Mapping® skin analysis, available only from a Dermalogica Professional Skin Therapist.

I'll admit, when my esthetician recommended an oil cleanser to help with my oily skin, I was really hesitant. But this cleanser not only smells amazing, it makes my skin feel clean. I purchased a bottle of this during the Friends and Family sale, and I wish I had purchased two!

I've tried several different melting cleansers as a precleanse in the past few months, and this is the first one that did not break me out! My skin is also less oily throughout the day. I highly recommend! And, it smells great!

Every night I use this great emulsifier to take off my makeup, and every morning I use it to wash my face. This product is good for combination skin and isn't drying on the skin either. It is very refreshing.

The best part about this product is being able to actually see it work while using it. I love massaging it onto my dry skin & seeing the impurities & make up go away. It is very gentle & light weight yet it gets the job done. Did I mention that it smells fresh & so, so clean? I live by this stuff & never want to run out! It is absolutely one product that I can see myself using forever.

Precleanse is for all skin types, and is especially nourishing for dry skin. This will deep clean without over drying.

Kind Regards,The Dermalogica Team

Answered on 12/21/2016 by Bernadette from Los Angeles

Q:

Whenever I apply the pre-cleanser to my face I immediately start getting white bumps on my cheek areas and other places on my face. Does this mean that this product might be too harsh for my skin type? I am only oily on my cheeks, nose and forehead - which I think equates to combination skin. I also have visible pores on my cheeks. I do not want to continue using this product if it is irritating to the skin.

Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for your negative experience with the product. In order to best assist you, can you please provide me with the following information? Where did you purchase this product and when? Do you have any known allergies? Did you use this with any other exfoliants? How long was it on your skin? And finally, can you provide me with the batch code? It is located on the bottom of the bottle in raised or printed letters and numbers. You can send this information to webhelp@dermalogica.com

Thank you for your interest in Dermalogica. The article that claimed parabens are harmful in cosmetics was debunked by the scientific community. We do not find parabens to be harmful. However, due to consumer demand, we have phased them out of products like Precleanse.

Kind Regards,The Dermalogica Team

Answered on 10/31/2016 by Bernadette from Los Angeles

Q:

Ever since Dermalogica switched to the pump, the oil leaks out of the bottom after every pump and spills onto everything in my medicine cabinet. I lose a lot of product this way besides the annoyance of having to wipe everything down constantly. Is there any way to change the packaging or make it leak proof. I also can't travel with it now that it's a pump. I preferred the flip top.

Thank you for your interest in Dermalogica. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We will contact you directly to gather information about this Precleanse bottle. We would like to forward this information to our Quality Control department to confirm if there was a reported issue.

Thanks in advance,

The Dermalogica Team

Answered on 9/16/2016 by Bernadette from Los Angeles

A:

That wasn't a one time accident in packaging quality. Since they added the pump, it spills in shipping and leaks when used. Maybe if we keep telling them there might be a change.

Answered on 5/9/2017 by Susana from Miami, Fl

Q:

Does the prcleanse have to followed by a dermalogica cleansing product?: I don't use the daily microfoliant every day, would you say this product only works well if you use it in conjunction with a dermalogica product, or would you recommend even if you used a different cleanser after, like clearasil or something.

Thank you for your question. We guarantee our products when used together. We suggest using Precleanse every night, and following with a Dermalogica Cleanser of your choice.

Kind Regards,The Dermalogica Team

Answered on 3/21/2016 by DermalogicaSkinTherapist from Los Angeles

A:

Pre cleanse is a highly effective product. It works best with Dermalogica products because a product like Clearasil doesn't contain natural and non irritating ingredients. The Daily Microfoliant is a great product that can be used daily. The answer to your question is no you don't have to use pre cleanse followed by a Dermalogica product. However results aren't guaranteed to be as successful.

This is not a deep cleansing system. I have asked the same question. My esthetician suggested using this prior to cleansing, but that it is not a cleanser in and of itself. You will want to follow up with a deep cleansing solution of some sort. I recommend the Essential Cleansing Gel or the MediBac Cleansing Gel.

Answered on 7/13/2015 by MalloryAvis from Jerome, mi

A:

deep cleansing.

Answered on 3/8/2016 by prettydream from Malaysia

A:

Hello Magie,Thank you for your inquiry. PreCleanse is a deep cleansing oil based cleanser for all skin types. It will breakdown sebum and dirt on the skins surface and in the follicles. This cleanser is recommended as your first cleanse and should be followed with a second cleanser for your skin type. Please contact us with any further questions.-The Dermalogica Team